Although not officially part of our course (you will not have to answer questions on this in the exam) it is important to understand the government that served inbetween the two Churchill ones - in fact, you cannot understand modern Britain at all with out the curious tale of the quiet Clement and the social revolution he helped to unleash...
TASK:
Go to the following article and answer the questions below:
Clement Attlee and the Welfare State
Although not officially part of our course (you will not have to answer questions on this in the exam) it is important to understand the government that served inbetween the two Churchill ones - in fact, you cannot understand modern Britain at all with out the curious tale of the quiet Clement and the social revolution he helped to unleash...
TASK:
Go to the following article and answer the questions below:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2001/mar/14/past.education1. Why did the Labour Party win in 1945?
2. What was so ground breaking about this government and what did they do?
3. To what extent is this a mixed legacy? Were there missed opportunities or controversial decisions?